Bent

1971

S. Clay Wilson (artist), The Print Mint, Inc. (publisher)

Associated Names
S. Clay Wilson

Artist, American, born 1941

The Print Mint, Inc.

Publisher, American, 1965 - 2016

This is a drawing of a chaotic scene with comic-style characters and text. The image features the word "BENT" in large blue letters above a colorful, crowded scene with fantastical and surreal characters. The characters have exaggerated features and are engaged in aggressive actions. There are sound effects like "CLUD" and "WHANG" and speech bubbles with phrases like "SHUT YOUR FOUL TRAP." The scene is brightly colored with various hues and patterns, reminiscent of underground comics.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    36-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 × 17.46 cm (10 × 6 7/8 in.)
    open: 25.4 × 33.66 cm (10 × 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.12

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William and Abigail Gerdts, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2014

Associated Names

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